Travel Diaries and Journals

Travel Diaries and Journals

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James Adam diary: 1857-1863 (Ms. Codex 1948)

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Todypaura

asked me to joins a Shooting Xcursion tomorrow refused.

Saturday Jany. 22nd. 1859

Capt. Mr. Dibbs Rymer Gunner & Law went on a shooting Xcursion in the direction of Singhgong at 6 ocl went ashore about 1/2 past 6 & rode about till 1/2 past 7. morning very thick misty. Midday Therm. 81°1/2 A canoe passed us with a palm leaf for a sail. Steamer to leave for Singhgong tomorrow mg. finished Red Rover Went ashore after dinner & took a long ride. returned on bd. about dark. Sent the poney up to Henricks Capts. party returned without shooting anything. 1/2 past 5.

Sunday Jany. 23rd. 1859

Sent of[f] note to Henricks this mg. Very thick fog till about 9 oclock Sent jolly boat up to Sandoway

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